Topic: Abraham Lincoln

Senator Marco Rubio defends the White House UFC event as a "gift to the American people," comparing the company's rise to a "moonshot." In response to David Brooks' concerns about cultural decline, historical data is cited showing that 13 US presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Dwight Eisenhower, were wrestlers. Teddy Roosevelt is specifically noted for his practice of judo and jiu-jitsu while in office.

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy questioned President Trump on why assassination attempts continue to occur. Trump responded by citing historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Gerald Ford, arguing that "impactful people" who effect major change are the primary targets of such violence. He claimed that those who do not challenge the status quo are rarely targeted.

The hosts thank Jock10 for the artwork for episode 1820, titled "Tokyo Rose," which featured Abraham Lincoln carving a turkey. They also discuss technical issues with a 3D soup can submission that failed to map text correctly. Listeners are encouraged to use the No Agenda Art Generator while following specific size requirements.

A deconstruction of Thanksgiving origins challenges the traditional pilgrim narrative, attributing the modern holiday to an 1863 proclamation by Abraham Lincoln influenced by magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale. The history of the presidential turkey pardon is traced from Harry Truman's grain conservation efforts to the formal tradition established by George H.W. Bush in 1989. Mention is made of John F. Kennedy's 1963 informal sparing of a turkey just days before his assassination.

Author Richard Poe presents a historical theory claiming the British government invented the use of NGOs and secret societies to destabilize foreign rivals, including France and Russia. Poe suggests that British agents were behind the 1848 revolutions and the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln through the "Young America" network. The discussion links these historical methods to modern globalist agendas and the influence of the Pilgrim Society.

A historical retrospective via the Chicago History Museum details the evolution of Thanksgiving from the 1621 Plymouth harvest to George Washington's 1789 proclamation. The discussion highlights Sarah Josepha Hale's lobbying efforts and Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation during the Civil War. Dvorak notes that Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to move the holiday in 1939 to extend the Christmas shopping season, a move mockingly dubbed "Franksgiving."

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the origins of Juneteenth, noting that Black Americans historically celebrated the end of slavery on January 1st to mark the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. A featured clip argues that the modern framing of Juneteenth is a "repackaged segregation" by the left, claiming Democrats kept people enslaved for two years after abolition until right-wing men intervened in Galveston on June 19, 1865.

Nancy Pelosi criticized Donald Trump's reaction to Navalny's death, stating he is a person without values and should never return to the White House. She invoked the memory of Abraham Lincoln, claiming he gave his life to unify the country. Pelosi also speculated that Trump's motivations are purely financial, using gambling terminology like "on the come" to describe his alleged dealings.

The National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance returned to Washington D.C., featuring five hours of prayer and a reading of Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation. The event focused on national sins and the need for spiritual renewal. The hosts reflect on the historical theme of America being "in trouble" and the cyclical nature of national crises.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared on CNN to discuss President Biden's re-election campaign, framing democracy as a "kitchen table issue." Pelosi argued that voters do not vote for past accomplishments but for future promises, despite Biden's legislative record. She also referenced Abraham Lincoln regarding the importance of informing public sentiment.

A "man on the street" segment features UCLA students struggling to answer basic geography and history questions, such as naming the US capital or the first president. While the students could not identify Washington D.C., they were able to perfectly name all three Kardashian sisters. The hosts use the clip to argue that the American education system has failed.

Liz Cheney's concession speech, where she invoked Abraham Lincoln and stated she loves her country more than her party, is analyzed as a sign of the fracturing GOP. Critics argue that the establishment is attempting to frame the modern Republican base as an anti-American "personality cult" while preserving "Old GOP" figures like Mitch McConnell.

During a Senate hearing on the Dobbs decision, Representative Jamie Raskin incorrectly identified Abraham Lincoln as the founder of the Republican Party. The hosts provide a historical correction, noting the party was founded in 1854 in Ripon, Wisconsin, by disaffected Whigs and Free Soil Party members, six years before Lincoln's election.

A major donor, Sir Animus, expressed concern over the USPS 10-year plan and the use of Surface Transfer Centers, which have delayed his physical mail donations. His note included a reflection on the potential of COVID-19 as a successful biological attack and a quote from Abraham Lincoln regarding national suicide.

Howard Zinn's self-identification as a "democratic socialist" is linked to the modern DSA movement. Graber argues that Zinn's portrayal of the Civil War and the civil rights movement as "doing no good" sends a hopeless message to young people, encouraging them to revolt in the streets rather than work within the American system.

The State of Texas, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton, filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court to challenge election results in four states. CNN analysts compared the legal filing's reference to the 1860 election to the secession of slave states, labeling the move as an attempt to undermine democracy. The hosts argue the 1864 election is a more apt historical comparison for current events.

The hosts analyze the performances of Mike Pence and Kamala Harris in their recent debate, noting Pence's "genteel" and steady radio-host delivery style. While Pence is praised for his steadiness, he is criticized for missing opportunities to deliver "zingers" and for frequently overrunning his allotted time. Harris is noted for avoiding her signature "cackle" but is accused of using non-sequiturs, specifically a historical reference to Abraham Lincoln.

ABC's Peter Alexander questioned Kayleigh McEnany on why the President continues to hire people he later describes as "wacko" or "incompetent." McEnany responded that Trump prefers a "team of rivals" model similar to Abraham Lincoln's administration to ensure countervailing viewpoints. She argued that in Bolton's case, the labels of incompetence were proven true after he left the administration.

Constitutional scholar Alan Dershowitz presents a defense of Donald Trump, arguing that "abuse of power" is a political weapon rather than a legal basis for impeachment. He cites historical examples from George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln to demonstrate that presidents often have mixed motives involving both national interest and political gain.

A critique of traditional Thanksgiving folklore traces the holiday's origins to an Abraham Lincoln proclamation rather than the Pilgrims. Donald Trump's 2019 turkey pardon ceremony is analyzed, where he spared birds named Bread and Butter while making jokes about Adam Schiff and the impeachment inquiry. The history of the presidential turkey pardon is attributed to George H.W. Bush as the official founder of the tradition.